Rocky Mountain Voice

Durango school board doubles down on DEI and keeps their LGBTQ+ and BLM flags raised

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“Flags do not harm kids. Hateful words and hateful people harm children.” This was the message delivered by Terry Kopack, a local parent, during the Jan. 28 Durango 9-R School Board meeting, where school board members voted unanimously to approve two resolutions supporting LGBTQIA2S+ and IBPOC (Indigenous, Black, and People of Color) students, staff and community members.

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Cattle rustling, labor and tariffs among concerns for ranchers, Cattlemen’s Association tells Farm Show audience

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There’s some similarity in an 18th century problem, which led to the beginnings of the Colorado Cattlemen’s Association, and today’s environment for cattle raisers.

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Stories of struggle, hardship fuel Rep. Ryan Gonzalez’s push for practical state solutions

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What makes a leader relatable? For newly-elected Rep. Ryan Gonzalez, R-Greeley, representing the 50th District in Weld County, it’s growing up in a household where sacrifices weren’t optional, but survival.

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Longmire resigns Douglas Co. planning post in protest of treatment Commissioner Thomas received

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Jay Longmire quit the Douglas County Planning Commission this week, protesting what he called years of alleged “bullying, antagonization, abuse, and slander” of Commissioner Lora Thomas by fellow commissioners George Teal and Abe Laydon.

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A full list of President Trump’s executive orders so far

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Since returning to office, President Donald Trump has signed a sweeping array of executive orders, setting the tone for his administration’s priorities and charting a course for significant policy shifts. Here’s a breakdown of the key actions organized into their respective areas:

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Rep. Soper joining sex-assault victims to urge reform in addressing 400-day rape kit processing delays

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In Colorado, when someone is raped, it may take more than a year before a district attorney can assess the evidence and open an investigation. The problem is because of long delays in processing rape kits, which takes more than 400 days now, exceeding the state’s 90-day goal. 

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U.S. Rep. Jeff Hurd joined by constituents while taking ceremonial oath of office

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In consideration of constituents who elected him, and were not able to be at his swearing in, or who may have traveled to the inauguration, only to have it moved indoors, U.S. Rep. Jeff Hurd, R-3rd District, invited people to the U.S. District Court house on Monday, Jan. 27, to attend a ceremonial swearing into office.

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Ganahl: The actions of Gov. Polis and Democrats speak louder than words — Colorado is a sanctuary state

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Despite Colorado Gov. Jared Polis’ assertions to the contrary, the state has increasingly been adopting policies and laws that align with the characteristics of a sanctuary state, significantly limiting the enforcement capabilities of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) within its borders. 

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Rep. Luck questions why tribal members aren’t part of Colorado’s American Indian Affairs Committee

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Whether tribal members should be provided a place on Colorado’s American Indian Affairs Committee was a consideration for a pair of House members Monday during a hearing for House Bill 25-1057 in front of the State, Civic, Military & Veterans Affairs Committee.

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